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The Masterdon Committee’s 1982 classic “Funkbox Party” turned early hip-hop into a crowd chant and block-party staple with its call-and-response energy and funky groove.
Mary J. Blige has released the official music video for her latest single, “More Than A Lover,” featuring the Brooklyn Bridge as its central setting. Directed by Nico Scandiffio, the video showcases Blige singing on the bridge’s walkway against the backdrop of the New York City skyline. The visual, inspired by the music platform 4 […]
For over 30 years, the iconic R&B group Silk has crafted a legacy of timeless music. In a recent conversation with The Madd Hatta of Majic 102.1, the group reflected on their incredible journey—one marked by unity and resilience. Unlike many groups of their era that parted ways, Silk credits their ability to survive and […]
A deep-cut boogie classic driven by a hypnotic drum beat, a slick keyboard riff, and one of the smoothest choruses of the early ’80s.
The neo-soul legend released the official video for ‘Pressha’ from her acclaimed 2026 album *To Whom This May Concern*, her first in 11 years. Directed with moody elegance, it features intimate scenes in a dimly lit lounge, cameos from Niecy Nash, Tasha Smith, and Tyler Lepley, and lyrics unpacking the pain of secret affection. Fans […]
Miles Caton and legend Buddy Guy collaborate on a new "Tiny Desk" episode. In "Sinners" Caton plays the young version of Guy's character.
Jay-Z’s debut album, “Reasonable Doubt,” released in 1996, marked the beginning of his journey to hip-hop stardom. As the 30th anniversary of the album approaches, fans speculate about a potential return to music from the rap icon. Recent hints, including the release of the original “Dead Presidents” on streaming services and the launch of a […]
In the mid-’80s, the first time “Funky Little Beat” by Connie hit a club sound system, people were dancing before they even realized what was happening. During this period, since the release of the seminal hit, “Planet Rock,” from 1982, that beat laid the foundation for party jams for several years that followed. This song […]
It was a dance floor scorcher and a wake-up call — and in 1983, Captain Rapp’s “Bad Times (I Can’t Stand It)” was exactly that. As one of the earliest West Coast responses to the socially conscious rap coming out of New York, this track didn’t just light up the dance floor — it forced […]
New Music Fridays 2026: Jill Scott, Victoria Monét & Brent Faiyaz Drop It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and major R&B powerhouses have released highly anticipated music to get you ready for the day of love. Related | New Music Fridays 2026: J. Cole Releases ‘The Fall-Off’, Ella Mai & Lecrae Drop, Vol. 2 Jill Scott returns […]
One of the most unexpected crossroads of that era was C.O.D.’s “In the Bottle” — a 1983 electro remake of Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson’s classic “The Bottle.” What started as a gritty 1974 social commentary about alcoholism and urban struggle became a futuristic club anthem that lit up floors from New York to London. […]
Before video games ruled malls and basements, before kids carried screens in their pockets and DJs sampled every blip and bleep they could find, there was Tilt’s “Arkade Funk” — a 1983 electro-go-go anthem that sounds like the soundtrack to every joystick and pinball machine you ever tilted mid-game. Issued as a 12-inch single on […]